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This was the first James Bond adventure produced after the success of Star Wars, so it jumped on the sci-fi bandwagon by combining the suave appeal of Agent 007 (once again played by Roger Moore) with enough high-tech hardware and special effects to make Luke Skywalker want to join Her Majesty's Secret Service. After the razzle-dazzle of The Spy Who Loved Me, this attempt to latch onto a trend proved to be a case of overkill, even though it brought back the steel-toothed villain Jaws (Richard Kiel) and scored a major hit at the box office. This time Bond is up against a criminal industrialist named Drax (Michel Lonsdale) who wants to control the world from his orbiting space station. In keeping with his well-groomed style, Bond thwarts this maniacal Neo-Hitler's scheme with the help of a beautiful, sleek-figured scientist (played by Lois Chiles with all the vitality of a department-store mannequin). There's a grand-scale climax involving space shuttles and ray guns, but despite the film's popular success, this is one Bond adventure that never quite gets off the launching pad. It's as if the caretakers of the James Bond franchise had forgotten that it's Bond--and not a barrage of gizmos and gadgets (including a land-worthy Venetian gondola)--that fuels the series' success. Despite Moore's passive performance (which Pauline Kael described as "like an office manager who is turning into dead wood but hanging on to collect his pension"), Moonraker had no problem attracting an appreciative audience, and there are even a few renegade Bond-philes who consider it one of their favourites. --Jeff Shannon
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Moonraker took James Bond beyond the statosphere into space, breaking the all-time box office record for a Bond film. The $30 million production cost as much to make as the first 8 films combined. With a set which is truly "out of this world" and extraordinary stunts, Bond keeps up with the galactic trend begun by the Star Wars films: Producer Albert R. Broccoli claimed, however, that Moonraker was not science fiction but science fact. Two consultants from NASA were hired for the duration of the filming to ensure the authenticity of all aspects of the film.
Arch-nemesis returns to face Bond along with some other nasty heavies and a bevy of beauties in Roger Moore's fourth Bond appearance. A return too for Shirley Bassey who follows up her previous 007 title songs Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moonraker? - more like The Spy Who Loved Me 2!,
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This review is from: James Bond - Moonraker (Ultimate Edition 2 Disc Set) [DVD] (DVD)
I'll begin with saying this has always been one of my personal favourites from the golden era of Bond movies - the 70s. This film is Roger Moore, the greatest Bond IMO, at his peak and he plays him with the same charm and wit we came to expect. However, this movie always seems to get a bad press, often named as the worst Bond ever, which I think is strange considering this is very similar in style to The Spy Who Loved Me, one of the most successful Bonds of all time. Both were directed by Lewis Gilbert, both feature the metal toothed henchman Jaws, both blend action with humour perfectly, and both have two very similar villains with a view to wiping out the human race, only difference being one has his lair in the sea and the other in space. Unfortunately this movie is panned for being a copy, but I don't believe this to be true as both films have their own unique qualities. I agree that Moonraker does appear to be far fetched in places, eg the laser battle, the gigantic space station that Drax had built, but, let's face it, far fetched is what you come to expect from most Bond films. There are some very good moments in the film. The film begins with Bond fighting for a parachute in mid air after being pushed out of a plane. There's a darker moment when Drax sends killer dogs to maul a girl to death after she gives infomation to Bond. Jaws is eventually hired to kill Bond, yet he doesn't outsmart him when he pursues Bond in a cable car, which makes way for the hilarious scene when Jaws falls in love! There's a great chase full of explosions when Bond is chased to Drax's base, a haven inhabited by beautiful women. It was a nice twist to see Jaws turn good and help Bond, and in his last scene, sharing a drink with his girlfriend, we hear him say his only ever words 'here's to us'. The effects stand up very well. Obviously everything in space was model shots, but IMO I think this looks more real than CGI which is so over used today. The score from John Barry is the best I have heard from a Bond movie. Very haunting and beautiful, and I love the familiar Bond tune played on the boat chase scene. This film doesn't take itself too seriously which is how I believe Bond films should be. Wish people would give this film a break, as it is in a different league to Die Another Day, the most stupidest and far fetched Bond ever! But if you like your Bonds more Daniel Craig like gritty thrillers, then avoid this at all costs! Hope this review has been helpful.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The second best Bond makes one of the best!,
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This review is from: Moonraker [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Well, well...when you say Roger Moore you immediately think of the guy known as the second best bond. Well to an extent this is true but moonraker with the fabulous use of lasers, and the smooth talking Roger provides with the action, sex and anglocan views related with any Bond film! If you are a Bond fan or collector this is a must see! BUY IT!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Any higher, Mr. Bond, my ears will pop.,
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This review is from: Moonraker [DVD] (DVD)
In my opinion this is one of the best Bonds. A superb performance by Roger Moore accompanied by a sterling score from John Barry, including a fantastic title song, sung by Dame Shirley Bassey.
As Albert Broccoli stated: Bond films deal with science-fact NOT fiction. A villains lair in space; fact: ISS; a space station orbiting earth right now. Space shuttle's launched from earth docking with the villains lair; fact: space shuttle's regularly dock with the ISS. Laser battle in space; fact: Boeing have successfully tested a laser canon from a 747. This film is not as far fetched as some would have you believe; besides Bond films are all about fun and adventure and boy does this film deliver! The DVD itself is excellent, real value for money. It comes with an interesting collectors booklet and the DVD menu's, well lets just say that someone put real thought and effort into them. It's worth buying this DVD just for the menu. The extra's are excellent, from interviews to posters. A great film and DVD! If only they still made Bond films like this. Where all the other Bonds end...... this one begins!
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